My iPad screen has gone to a fuzzy grey and the machine won't operate. Any suggestions?

FORCE IPAD INTO RECOVERY MODE
1. Turn off iPad
2. Turn on computer and launch iTunes (make sure you have the latest version of iTune)
3. Plug USB cable into computer's USB port
4. Hold Home button down and plug the other end of cable into docking port.
DO NOT RELEASE BUTTON until you see picture of iTunes and plug
5. Release Home button.
ON COMPUTER
6. iTunes has detected iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTunes.
7. Select "Restore iPad"...
Note:
1. Data will be lost if you do not have backup
2. You must follow step 1 to step 4 VERY CLOSELY.
3. Repeat the process if necessary.

Similar Messages

My iPad was printing to my HP wireless printer and now it won't..any suggestions on what I might try to get it back?

I was able to print from my iPad to my wireless HP printer and now I can't. Any suggestions on what to do to get it back? Will resetting network settings help?

Are you getting any error messages - or is it just saying No Printers Found - if the latter this has happened to me - I have 2 networks on my airport express (my network and one for guest access0 - sometimes my iPad switches to the guest network which does not have wireless printer on it ( i dont know why it does this) - if i switch the iPad back to my network the printer shows up again
In fact see the No Printers Found message is a pretty good indication that the iPad has switched to the guest network

My ipad screen has gone black but I can still touch the screen and unlock it and do things. I don't know what's wrong can someone help

My ipad screen has gone black and I don't know what to do the screen still works and I can still unlock it and I can still type. But I don't know what to do can anyone help me it will be much appreciated

If the reset doesn't do it then it's possible that the backlight or another part of your screen has broken. Unfortunately it's not really user servicible. I'd make an appointment at your local apple store and have them check it out. If your device is still under warranty and they don't determine that the damage was the result of 'abuse or neglect' (their words) then it could be a free replacement.
I'd just do a backup before you take it in, just in case.

My ipads screen has gone black you can see when it turns on because the screen glows but thats it it wont come on at all?

My iPads screen has gone black. Ive tried to turn fixing it by holding in sleep and home button for 15 seconds but it hasnt worked
what else can i do??

Frozen or unresponsive iPad
Resolve these most common issues:
    •    Display remains black or blank
    •    Touch screen not responding
    •    Application unexpectedly closes or freezes
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad
http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
 Cheers, Tom

My iPad screen has gone black. I have tried resetting it with the sleep and home buttons and it only flashes the apple on the screen for a nano second and then it goes black again. I can even hear notifications arriving, but I cannot see anything...

My iPad screen has gone black. I have tried resetting it with the sleep and home buttons and it only flashes the apple on the screen for a nano second and then it goes black again. I can even hear notifications arriving, but I cannot see anything...I'd rather not reset it to the factory settings as I have a lot of things I worry about using. Either way seems to me that the system itself is working since I can hear it working, but its the screen that isn't. It has not been dropped and has been in a case for years! Please help!

When the power is on and I press the home button, I can slide my finger where the slider bar "would be" and it makes the noise as if its "opening" flashes a blue screen then returns black...

My iPad screen has gone gray/black. I have tried both reset and restore, to no avail. Suggestions?

My iPad screen has gone gray/black. I have tried both reset and restore, to no avail. Suggestions?

Take it to an Apple Store for evaluation. It sounds like a hardware problem.

Just update my mac it said "critical update" something like that so i updated and now my screen has like random dots all over and the colours are all messed up its like negative can someone please help?

just update my mac it said "critical update" something like that so i updated and now my screen has like random dots all over and the colours are all messed up its like negative can someone please help?

Adds the ability to make and receive FaceTime audio calls
Adds call waiting support for FaceTime audio and video calls
Adds the ability to block incoming iMessages from individual senders
Improves the accuracy of unread counts in Mail
Resolves an issue that prevented Mail from receiving new messages from certain providers
Improves AutoFill compatibility in Safari
Fixes an issue that may cause audio distortion on certain Macs
Improves reliability when connecting to a file server using SMB2
Fixes an issue that may cause VPN connections to disconnect
Improves VoiceOver navigation in Mail and Finder
Provides a fix for SSL connection verification
this was the update
never said anything about the screen

TS3274 My iPad screen has gone dark, but when I use internet it goes light please advise

My iPad screen as gone. Funny greeny colour, everything including pictures are that colour, but when I use the internet it is normal. Please could you help. I've rebooted but no change

Some folks here have reported that giving the back of the iPad a couple of sharp whacks has solved this issue - but you do this at your own risk. Best of luck.

IPad screen has gone blue/green and will not work

My iPad 1 screen has gone to black when it is turned on and willl not work. Screen stays blue/green for about 30 seconds and then turns off. Unit is charged fully and has been updated to current operating software. Gerry

Have you tried a reset ? Press and hold both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 to 15 seconds (ignore the red slider if it appears), after which the Apple logo should appear - you won't lose any content, it's the iPad equivalent of a reboot.
If that doesn't work then you could see if you can get it into recovery mode and restore it to your last backup : http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
But you might need to contact Apple.

Having just installed Firefox my screen has gone dark. Can I brighten the screen or not use it as my main Browser?

Having just installed Firefox for the 1st time my screen has gone dark. I am on a MAC which also has Safari on it. I have made the Firefox the main Browser. Can I make my screen brighter or should I take off Firefox.

Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. From the troubleshooting you performed and the hotness I suspect a hardware proboem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
If under warranty and not bused Apple will exchange it at no cost. Otherwise
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for $99 for 16 GB 5G and $149 for the other 5Gs. They do not fix yours.
Apple - iPod Repair price

Ipad screen has gone stripey grey and black lines .

Hi my iPad has gone stripey with black and grey lines ,and non responsive .Can anyone advise please.

Hi kon and kathy,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
The article linked below provides a lot of great information and troubleshooting tips that can help you resolve the display issue with your iPad.
Get help with the screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
If you see lines, missing sections, discoloration, or poor image quality
Try to restart your device. If you can't restart, reset your device.
If restarting or resetting doesn’t fix the issue, restore your device.
If you still see the issue after you restore, contact Apple Support.
So long,
-Jason

My ipads screen has gone half black

this is my cousins ipad that he asked me to take a look at to see, if i could fiqured out what was wrong with it no luck yet, from what my cousin told me is that it has never been dropped or left in the car to long, there are no real stractches or definable marks anywhere on the pad to make me think other wise. Any way he said one day just out of the blue the screen just went half black and the other part was perfectically norrmal and you can still touch and operate where you can see or best guess. Originally i was thinking that i wouild just replace the lcd and maybe that was causing some kind of bleeding from the lcd. but when i turn the ipad, the bad side and good side shift when you rotate them. so that made me reconsider that it was more a software or hardware problem. So i did the basics i could think of: a reset of the device, with no result, so from there i followed up with plugging the ipad up to my computer and doing a erase and resync to the older back up software which in turn only made it worse and now you can only see on the left bottom corner, blue, white, black. and i think it was green, any way this stripes only show up in the bottom right corner taking up about a quarter of the ipad
Any suggestions on how to fix this the guys at apple store did there normal response to say i needd to buy a new one, which is not a finiacial option at this point in time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD HELP

If you are up to the challenge look here for help.
http://www.ifixit.com/
This is not a software issue with the iPad - and you may find that by the time all is said and done, you would be better off with an out of warranty replacement iPad when you measure the time and cost factors involved.

HT201412 My ipad screen has gone blank ?

I tried to switch on my ipad but its just blank what is wrong it help pls

Perform a Reset...
Reset ( No Data will be Lost )
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Release the Buttons.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
If no joy...
Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Restore “...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

Can the iPad screen be repaired. I dropped mine and the corner area is cracked

Can the IPad 2 screen be repaired, if so, how? I dropped mine and the corner area is cracked. Viewing screen still ok.

Accidental damage isn't covered by the warranty, unless you are in the US and bought AppleCare+ (which covers 2 cases for an excess). In the US the price for repair (i.e. replacement as it's a sealed unit) is $249 for the iPad 2 (plus $6.95 if shipping is required), and here in the UK it's £199 (plus £6.95 if shipping). Third-party companies might be able to repair it for less, but using an unauthorised repairer would void any warranty that you have left (you'd also get 90 days warranty from Apple if you do it via them)

I cannot get any sound from my ipad. I tried youtube, pandora and. Iseos and none have any sound. I have checked the control panel and the sound is "on". Any suggestions?

I Am not getting any sound at all from my ipad. I have checked the control panel and it says the sound is "on". Any other suggestions? It has worked just fine in the past.

Try this - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.) http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Check your settings. The iPads have a small switch on the right edge. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430 It can be used as a rotation lock to keep the screen from automatically reorienting itself as you move around, but you need to have the tablet’s settings configured properly. That same switch, right above the volume buttons, can also be set to function instead as a mute button to silence certain types of audio.
If the switch is set to work as a mute button, you can change its purpose to “screen-rotation lock” by tapping the Settings icon on the home screen. On the Settings screen, tap General on the left side, and on the right side of the screen flick down to “Use Side Switch to.” Tap to select Lock Rotation or Mute to set the button’s function. Even if you set the side switch for your preferred use, you can still mute the Mini or lock the screen. Just double-click the Home button, and when the panel of apps appears along the bottom edge of the screen, flick the row from left to right with your finger. Tap the icon on the far left side of the row to either lock the iPad’s screen or mute the iPad’s alerts, notifications and sound effects. Music, podcasts and video are not muted unless you turn the volume all the way down.
iPhone: No sound or distorted sound from speaker
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5180
iPhone: Can’t hear through the receiver or speakers
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1630
http://www.atreks.com/app-no-sound-on-ipad-4-%E2%80%93-what-to-do/
To solve some sound problems, just follow these simple steps
1. Go to Settings
2. Tap on General
3. Tap on Reset
4. Tap on Reset All Settings
What this effectively does is to reset some of your Settings to factory default. It’s not a complete removal of settings. It removes all of your preferences for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do No Disturb, Notifications, General, Sounds, Brightness & Wallpaper and Privacy. It doesn’t affect your data. All of your email accounts will remain intact, as well as any SMS text or iMessages.
 Cheers, Tom

My iPad screen has gone to a fuzzy grey and the machine won't operate. Any suggestions?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for